Standard Plate Count: An Overall Process Control Parameter for Raw Milk Microbiological Quality
Why SPC Still Matters in Today’s Dairy Operations The level of bacteria in raw milk is a key quality parameter that provides an overall indication of on-farm hygiene and compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) regulations and cooperative or processor quality premium thresholds. It is also critical to quality because some types of bacteria in […]
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Hoof Care for Dairy Cattle
More than 90% of lameness problems in cattle originate in the feet, and lameness takes a toll on herd production. Research at Michigan State University showed that lame cows were 16 times more likely to exceed herd average for days open (slower to breed back) and 9 times more likely to exceed herd average for […]
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Genomic Testing and Modern Dairy Farming
There is no questioning the efficiency of America’s dairy herds. The industry-wide embrace of data to drive decision making has been a large part of this accomplishment. A prime example of this is genomic testing, a key tool that has allowed farmers and other industry professionals to make optimal mating decisions that have far reaching […]
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